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Walter Franklin Griffith 1919–2016 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Aug 1919

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 22 Oct 2016

Death Location: Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: James Griffith

Mother: Ada Scott

Spouse(s): Estelle Carter

Children(s):

The story of Walter Franklin Griffith began in 1919 in North Carolina. In 1920, Walter Franklin Griffith resided in Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina. In 1930, Walter Franklin Griffith resided in Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina. Walter Franklin Griffith married Estelle Carter, and had children including Debra Darlene Griffth, James Griffith, Phillip Griffith. Walter Franklin Griffith passed away in 2016 in Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Walter Franklin Griffith began in 1919 in North Carolina.
  • In 1920, Walter Franklin Griffith resided in Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina.
  • In 1930, Walter Franklin Griffith resided in Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina.
  • Walter Franklin Griffith married Estelle Carter, and had children including Debra Darlene Griffth, James Griffith, Phillip Griffith.
  • Walter Franklin Griffith passed away in 2016 in Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Griffith
1894–1959
Birth Location: Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina, United States
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Ada Scott
1895–1995
Birth Location: Mount Airy, Surry County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Estelle Carter
1924–2005
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Walter Griffith's Ancestors

Self
Walter Griffith
1919–2016
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
James Marion Griffith
1894–1959
Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina, United States
Ada (Belle) Scott
1895–1995
Mount Airy, Surry County, North Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
Joseph ("Joe" Henry) Griffith
1854–1926
Ruffin, Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA
Rebecca (Ann "Annie" Marion) Simpson
1872–1943
Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Griffith
1802–1874
Agness Danell
1815–1901
James Simpson
1834–1900
Martha Smith
1835–1906
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Zadock Griffith
1775–1821
Mary Smith
1777–1850
John Daniel
1777–1829
Elizabeth Yarborough
1780–1860
Moses Simpson
1787–1870
Jane Smith
1797–1880
Thomas Smith
1808–1882
Elizabeth Harris
1812–

Walter Griffith's Timeline

7 Records

1919
28 Aug 1919
Birth of Walter Franklin Griffith in North Carolina
North Carolina
1920
1920
Age 1
Walter Franklin Griffith resided here in Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina
Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina
1930
1930
Age 11
Walter Franklin Griffith resided here in Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina
Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina
1935
1935
Age 16
Walter Franklin Griffith resided here in Rural, Rockingham, North Carolina
Rural, Rockingham, North Carolina
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 21
Walter Franklin Griffith resided here in Draper, Rockingham, North Carolina, United States
Draper, Rockingham, North Carolina, United States
2016
20 Oct 2016
Age 97
Death of Walter Franklin Griffith in Eden, Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA
Eden, Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA
2016
22 Oct 2016
Age 97
Burial of Walter Franklin Griffith in Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America
Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Aug 1919
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Draper, Rockingham, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2966; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 79-5
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1317; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 222; Image: .
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina; Roll: 1718; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 25; Image: 28.0.
    [4] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication: Greensboro News & Record; Publication Place: Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
    [5] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Place: North Carolina, USA
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1317; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 222; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina; Roll: 1718; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 25; Image: 28.0.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Rockingham, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Draper, Rockingham, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2966; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 79-5

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Draper, Rockingham, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Draper, Rockingham, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2966; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 79-5

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Eden, North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Place: North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Oct 2016
    Event Place: Eden, Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication: Greensboro News & Record; Publication Place: Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
    [2] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Place: North Carolina, USA
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 22 Oct 2016
    Event Place: Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Place: North Carolina, USA
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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